I've come into possession of a 1963 Marlin 336 R.C. in .30-.30 with a Weaver 63A base mount but no scope. I'm looking for opinions on the Weaver Classic V 2.5-7x32 and the Vortex 2-7x35 Diamondback scopes https://tacticsfaq.com/vortex-crossfire-vs-diamondback/ . While I know everyone has their favorite brands, these are the ONLY two scopes I'm looking for input on. So if you have first hand experience with either of these scopes, I would greatly appreciate any knowledge you would be willing to share. I see no need to replace the Weaver base but I am open to suggestions on brands and heights of rings for mounting either of these scopes. Thanks for any info!

Last edited by Hiriamavi on January 14th, 2019, 3:01 am, edited 1 time in total.

Japanese made Weavers are nicer scopes. The last one I got was made in Japan, but things change.

Ring height depends on you. I used to have all my scopes as low as possible, but have had to move to medium height over the past few years to get a good sight picture. This is due to middle-aged eyes and glasses. With the drop in that Marlin stock, you probably will still want low rings. Gotta play with it and see.

I like Burris Zee rings. The Signature version is even better, but the lowest is medium.

I've been running the rimfire version of that scope with regular Zee rings on Weaver bases the past few years. Recoil is nothing, but it gets beat around the woods pretty bad hunting several days per week for all of our sq. season. I have had to tighten the action screws on the rifle, but nothing to do with the scope or mount.

I can't speak on that exact Vortex scope, but I have the Diamondback binos and love them. I even bought my two boys a pair when Cabela's had them on their black Friday sale. I did just buy a new Vortex Diamondback 4x12x40 scope and put it on a new rifle. I was only able to hunt with it a few days, but it is crystal clear. I am having a tad bit of a problem with reflection I guess. It's kinda hard to explain, but Vortex understood what I was saying when I emailed them and they assisted me on how to correct it. I just put my rifle away for the year, but I'm looking forward to deer season 2019 to really evaluate it. I can't speak on the Weaver scope.